Table of Contents

Introduction: Laying the railbed 1. The world according to fascia 2. The rules of the game 3. The superficial back line 4. The superficial front line 5. The lateral line 6. The spiral line 7. The arm lines 8. The functional lines 9. The deep front line 10. Anatomy trains in motion 11. Structural Analysis Appendix 1. A note on the meridians of latitude: the work of Dr Louis Schultz Appendix 2. Principles of treatment Glossary Bibliography

About the Author

Thomas W. Myers is a massage therapist and Rolfer. He has served on the Rolf Institute Board of Directors and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic massage and Bodywork. He has lectured widely in the USA and runs frequent workshops around that country. He also lectures in the UK and Europe and his book has recently been translated in German by U F. He publishes regularly articles in Massage Magazine (USA publication for massage therapists) as well as in JBMT. Through his articles in these journals he is know becoming better known internationally. He is regarded very highly by his peers.

Reviews

"A significant contribution to the literature" Lisa Mertz, Massage Therapy, July 2002
shall have our hands full mining the insights presented in this significant contribution to the advancement of our field" Jack Baker, International Professional School of Bodywork, Massage, July 2002
important contribution in it s field"Caduceus Issue 55
is Myers s theory of the anatomy trains that makes this book important... This book is so good that it deserves to sell out it s first edition ." Stephen Pare, Journal of Structural Integration, June 2002